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                    IAAF PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
OFFICIAL PARTNERS   I am pleased to introduce this information guide for media representatives attending the IAAF World
                    Indoor Championships Birmingham 2018 (1 – 4 March 2018).

                    The IAAF World Indoor Championships are the most important IAAF World Athletics Series
                    competition after the Outdoor World Championships.

                    The United Kingdom has been a regular and trusted host of IAAF World Athletics Series events over
                    the decades. Cardiff was the venue for the 2016 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships and,
                    most recently of course, London’s Olympic Stadium was the stage for a spectacular 2017 IAAF World
                    Championships. With Birmingham hosting the World Indoors this March,
                    the UK becomes the first-ever nation to stage the Outdoor and
                    Indoor World Championships back-to-back across two seasons.

                    Birmingham, which has recently been awarded the 2022
                    Commonwealth Games, is itself no stranger to world-
                    class global athletics, staging an IAAF Diamond League
                    meeting annually. The city also hosted the IAAF World
                    Half Marathon in 2009. Most memorably of all, Arena
                    Birmingham, which will welcome the world’s best indoor
                    performers in 2018, also held the 9th IAAF World Indoor
                    Championships in 2003.

                    Sports fans rely on TV and radio broadcasters, written and
                    on-line press and photographers to relay the four days of
                    sporting action from the championships around the world.
                    Understanding their vital role in promoting the entertainment
                    and excitement of the very best of indoor athletics competition,
                    the IAAF and Local Organising Committee are rightly committed
                    to offering the very best media facilities and services.

                    I offer my best wishes to the media for a
                    successful and enjoyable visit to Birmingham.

OFFICIAL SUPPLIER

                    Sebastian Coe
                    IAAF President
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    WELCOME MESSAGE FROM BIRMINGHAM                                                                            CONTENTS
    On behalf of the city, I am delighted to welcome you to the IAAF World Indoor Championships                KEY DATES.................................................................................................. 6
    Birmingham 2018.                                                                                           IAAF COUNCIL / IAAF DELEGATES AND
    After successfully staging this event previously in 2003, these Championships hold a special place in      INTERNATIONAL OFFICIALS / IAAF TEAM.................................................. 7
    our hearts and I couldn’t be happier to see them return to the city. We are also very proud to become      LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE – LOC MEDIA TEAM.............................. 10
    the second city in the world to host the Championships more than once.
                                                                                                               1. PRACTICAL INFORMATION.................................................................. 12
    I know that some of you will have attended the 2003 Championships, and if you did, and haven’t                  1.1 TRAVEL TO BIRMINGHAM.....................................................................................................................12
    returned to Birmingham since you’ll notice some major changes both to the city and to the venue.                1.2 WELCOME DESK AT BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT......................................................................................12
    Birmingham is not afraid to reinvent itself, with major retail, leisure and business hubs - including           1.3 PUBLIC TRANSPORT FROM AIRPORT AND TRAIN STATION..............................................................12
    the NEC, Brindleyplace, Mailbox, the Bullring, and, more recently, Grand Central and the Library of             1.4 ITEM & SERVICES LIST.........................................................................................................................14
    Birmingham - providing strong examples of the urban regeneration the city has become famed for.            2.	BIRMINGHAM AND THE IAAF WORLD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS....... 16
    This development and regeneration will be evident during your visit to the city, with several new and           2.1 INTRODUCING THE IAAF WORLD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS BIRMINGHAM 2018............................16
    exciting projects underway.                                                                                     2.2 BIRMINGHAM CITY OF SPORT .............................................................................................................16
                                  Arena Birmingham has also changed considerably in recent years,                   2.3 RUBY THE RED PANDA – OFFICIAL MASCOT FOR
                                                                                                                    THE IAAF WORLD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS ..........................................................................................17
                                     following an extensive refurbishment. This has ensured that we have
                                       world-class facilities to accommodate major championships such          3. ACCREDITATION.................................................................................. 18
                                          as this and that we have improved areas for the athletes, the
                                                                                                               4. ACCOMMODATION............................................................................... 19
                                           spectators, our invited guests and members of the media.
                                                                                                                    4.1 OFFICIAL HOTELS.................................................................................................................................19
                                            Birmingham is often described as the home of athletics in               4.2 MEDIA HOTEL TRANSPORT..................................................................................................................20
                                            Britain and it is a title which we certainly live up to, hosting
                                                                                                               5. VENUE................................................................................................ 21
                                            major events indoors at Arena Birmingham and outdoors at
                                                                                                                    5.1 ARENA BIRMINGHAM...........................................................................................................................21
                                            the Alexander Stadium, a venue which will itself undergo a
                                                                                                                    5.2 TRAINING VENUE – ALEXANDER STADIUM.........................................................................................25
                                            transformation in the next few years in preparation for us
                                                                                                                    5.3 TEAM HOTELS.......................................................................................................................................26
                                            hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2022.
                                                                                                               6.   PHOTOGRAPHERS............................................................................... 27
                                           I hope you enjoy your time in Birmingham.
                                                                                                               7.   TECHNOLOGY...................................................................................... 32

                                                         Ian Ward                                              8.
                                                                                                               9.
                                                                                                                    NEWS & INFORMATION....................................................................... 34
                                                                                                                    GENERAL INFORMATION.................................................................... 35
                                                                                                                    9.1 THE UNITED KINGDOM.........................................................................................................................35
                                                           Councillor Ian Ward
                                                                                                                    9.2 BIRMINGHAM........................................................................................................................................36
                                                            Leader of Birmingham City Council and              10. APPENDICES AND MAPS.................................................................... 39
                                                            Chair of the Executive Steering Group                   10.1 COMPETITION SCHEDULE..................................................................................................................39
                                                                                                                    10.2 HOTEL MAP.........................................................................................................................................40
                                                                                                                    10.3 BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC TRANSPORT MAP..........................................................................................41
                                                                                                                    10.4 IAAF WORLD INDOOR RECORD HOLDERS.........................................................................................42
                                                                                                                    10.5 IAAF WORLD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS DEFENDING
                                                                                                                    CHAMPIONS FROM PORTLAND 2016........................................................................................................44
                                                                                                                    10.6 ARENA BIRMINGHAM CONCOURSE LEVEL.......................................................................................46
                                                                                                                    10.7 ARENA BIRMINGHAM GROUND FLOOR LEVEL.................................................................................47

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    KEY DATES                                                              IAAF COUNCIL / IAAF DELEGATES AND
                                                                           INTERNATIONAL OFFICIALS / IAAF TEAM
    IAAF / LOC Media Conference            Memorabilia Donation Ceremony
                                                                            IAAF COUNCIL
                                           (includes media reception)
    When:       1 March 2018
                                                                            President                   Sebastian Coe (GBR)
    What time: 11:00am                     When:      4 March 2018
                                                                            Senior Vice President       Sergey Bubka (UKR)
    Location:	Hyatt Regency               What time: 12:00
               Birmingham Hotel,                                            Vice Presidents             Dahlan Al Hamad (QAT)
                                           Location:	The Council House
               Sonata Suite, 2 Bridge St              Victoria Square                                   Hamad Kalkaba Malboum (CMR)
               Birmingham B1 2JZ                      Birmingham, B1 1BB                                Alberto Juantorena Danger (CUB)
                                                                            Treasurer                   José Maria Odriozola (ESP)
    Photo Briefing                         IAAF Council Media Briefing
                                                                            Individual Members          Roberto Gesta de Melo (BRA), South America*
    When:       1 March 2018               When:      6 March 2018                                      Nawal El Moutawakel (MAR)
    What time: 14:30                       What time: 13:00 - 14:00                                     Abby Hoffman (CAN)
    Location:	Interview Zone              Location:	The Council House
               Arena Birmingham                                                                         Anna Riccardi (ITA)
                                                      Victoria Square
                                                      Birmingham, B1 1BB                                Pauline Davis-Thompson (BAH)

    Opening                                                                                             Geoff Gardner (NFI), Oceania*
                                                                                                        Sylvia Barlag (NED)
    When:       1 March 2018
                                                                                                        Ahmad Al Kamali (UAE)
    What time: 18:00
    Location:	Arena Birmingham                                                                         Frank Fredericks (NAM)**
                                                                                                        Bernard Amsalem (FRA)
                                                                                                        Zhaocai Du (CHN)
                                                                                                        Victor Lopez (PUR), NACAC*
                                                                                                        Stephanie Hightower (USA)
                                                                                                        Hiroshi Yokokawa (JPN)
                                                                                                        Antti Pihlakoski (FIN)
                                                                                                        Mikhail Butov (RUS)
                                                                                                        Adille Sumariwalla (IND)
                                                                                                        Nawaf Al Saud (KSA)
                                                                                                        Svein Arne Hansen (NOR), Europe*
                                                                                                        Karim Ibrahim (MAS), Asia*
                                                                                                        Vivian GUNGARAM (MRI), Africa*

                                                                           *Area Representatives
                                                                           ** Provisionally suspended
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    DELEGATES AND INTERNATIONAL OFFICIALS                                       IAAF COMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING TEAM
    Technical Delegate                             Jorge Salcedo (POR)          Communications
    Technical Delegate                             Kwan Kee (HKG)               Anna Legnani
                                                                                                                        anna.legnani@iaaf.org        +336.07.93.62.83
                                                                                Communications Deputy Director
    International Technical Official - Chief ITO   Jane Edstrom (CAN)
                                                                                Yannis Nikolaou
    International Technical Official               John Cronin (IRL)                                                    yannis.nikolaou@iaaf.org     +336.07.93.43.41
                                                                                Communications Manager
    International Technical Official               Mats Svensson (SWE)
                                                                                Laura Arcoleo
                                                                                                                        laura.arcoleo@iaaf.org       +336.78.63.43.62
    International Technical Official               Krisztina Horvath (HUN)      Social Media Manager

    International Technical Official               Samuel Lopes (POR)           Lavinia Maffia
                                                                                                                        lavinia.maffia@iaaf.org      +336.07.93.99.24
                                                                                Media Operations Manager
    Photo Finish Judge                             Janet Nixon (AUS)
                                                                                Broadcasting
    International Starter                          Lisa Ferdinand (CAN)
                                                                                Frederic Sanchez
    Chair of Jury of Appeal                        Abby Hoffman (CAN)           Operations Manager Platforms            broadcasting@iaaf.org        +336.07.93.00.83
                                                                                & Distribution
    Jury of Appeal                                 Gemma Castaño (ESP)
                                                                               For all media enquiries: newsinfo@iaaf.org
    Jury of Appeal                                 Niels Van Der Aar (NED)

    Medical and Anti-Doping Delegate               Stéphane Bermon (FRA)

    Press Delegate                                 Anna Legnani (ITA)

    Broadcast Delegate                             Mark Fulton (GBR)

    Statistician                                   Andras Szabo (HUN)

    Announcer - English                            Geoff Wightman (GBR)

    Photo Commissioner                             Raquel Cavaco Nunes (POR)

    Advertising Commissioner                       Frederique Reynertz (BEL)
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     LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE –                                                LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE (continued)

     LOC MEDIA TEAM                                                             Sport Presentation Manager                 Andy Kay
                                                                                Sponsorship Consultant                     Marc Hope
                                                                                Stadium Overlay Manager                    Kenny Underwood
     LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE
                                                                                Accommodation Manager                      Nicola Boyle
     Championships Director                     Joan Durose                     Communications Manager                     Carol Austin
     Sport Director                             Cherry Alexander
     Head of Team Services                      Rob Logan
                                                                                 Executive Steering Group (ESG)
     Head of Volunteers and Workforce           Tom Bowkett
                                                                                Councillor Ian Ward (Chair)          Leader, Birmingham City Council
     Head of Protocol                           Mark Byrne
                                                                                Phil Mead                            NEC Group
     Head of Accommodation and Transportation   Simon Hainsworth
                                                                                Niels de Vos                         UK Athletics
     Head of Finance and Admin                  Susan Hardy
                                                                                Steve Hollingworth                   Birmingham City Council
     Head of Communications                     Sarah Dickson                   Councillor Randal Brew               Birmingham City Council
     Head of Ticketing and Commercial           Ryan Murphy                     Mario Flanagan                       Hyatt Hotel
     Head of Venue and Operations               Laura Denham                    Jonathan Grix                        University of Birmingham
     Community Engagement Manager               Jane Stewart                    Lucy Crickmore                       UK Sport
     Brand Manager                              Kate Baldwin                    Sam Lawrence                         Westside BID
     Ticket Operations Manager                  Laura Horne/Georgia Bekyra      Neil Rami                            West Midlands Growth Company
     CRM Manager                                Rachel McPeake                  Sukvinder Kalsi                      Birmingham City Council
     Accreditation Manager                      Simone Ellis
     Venue Manager                              Tony Hayes                       LOC MEDIA TEAM
     Visa Manager                               Karen Forbes                     Media Management
     Rights Protection Manager                  Sarah Laythorpe
                                                                                 Sarah Dickson
     Technology Manager                         Lee Dakin                                                      sarah.dickson@birmingham.gov.uk         +44 (0) 7766925136
                                                                                 Head of Communications
     Clean Athletics Manager                    David Herbert
                                                                                 Jayne Pearce
     Medal Ceremonies and Protocol Manager      Laura Hillyard                                                 jpearce@pearceinternational.com         +44 (0) 7825191213
                                                                                 Media Operations Manager
     Digital and Social Media Manager           Jordan Hughes
                                                                                 Media Operations Team
     Hospitality Manager                        Lisa Kennedy
     PR and Media Manager                       James Harding                    Media Centre Manager                           Anna McInerney

     Operations Manager                         Emma Rankin                      Photo Manager                                  Andrew McMenamin
     Observers Programme Manager                Lucy Crickmore
                                                                                 Media Tribune Manager                          Ivan Pasquariello
     Competition Director                       Chris Cohen
                                                                                 Mixed Zone Manager                             Nicole Reynolds
     Technical Directors                        Keith Davies / Angus McKenzie
     Competition Administration Manager         Malcolm Rogers                   LOC News Team Manager                          Matthew Brown

     Volunteer Manager                          Adam Warden                     Media Centre help desk:
     Media Operations Manager                   Jayne Pearce                     +44 (0) 3333 445790  mediaoperations@wicbirmingham2018.org.uk
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     1. PRACTICAL INFORMATION                                                                                   The price for both train services is: £3.00 single and £7.00 return approximately (depending on the
                                                                                                                time of day). Tickets can be booked at the station or online.

                                                                                                                Virgin Trains website: https://www.virgintrains.co.uk/
     1.1 TRAVEL TO BIRMINGHAM                                                                                   Cross Country Trains website: https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

     Arrivals and departures                                                                                    Birmingham Airport to media hotels
     Arrivals                                                                                                   Media are advised to use the railway services from Birmingham International Station to Birmingham
                                                                                                                New Street Station.
     The official port of entry for the IAAF World Indoor Championships is Birmingham Airport (24km
     west of Birmingham city centre).                                                                           From Birmingham New Street Station, the media hotels are located within walking distance (10 to 15
                                                                                                                minute walk). From New Street station please use the Victoria Square Exit and follow the pink signs
     Transfers for those who have booked the official accommodation will be provided free of charge by
                                                                                                                to Arena Birmingham.
     the LOC from this airport. To use this service, media will need to provide their flight details no later
     than 48 hours prior to travel. Flight details can be uploaded through the accreditation system using       Taxis
     the same access code and password provided to apply for accreditation.
                                                                                                                Birmingham taxis are on a meter charging system.
     The transfer service will be available from 26 February to 4 March.
                                                                                                                Charges from Birmingham Airport to Arena Birmingham or the official hotels will vary but will be in
     The transfer pick-up point is located adjacent to Marks & Spencer (M&S) in the Arrivals Hall.              the region of £35. You should allow around 45 minutes to one hour for this journey – subject to traffic.

     The city of Birmingham is served nationally by railway services. New Street railway station connects
     Birmingham to all major cities in the UK and is located in the city centre. A transfer service is not
     available from New Street station to official accommodation as media hotels are located within
     walking distance.

     Departures
     Return transfers from the hotels to Birmingham Airport will be provided on 5 and 6 March for the
     media who have booked official accommodation and provided their travel details.

     1.2 Welcome desk at Birmingham Airport
     A welcome desk will be placed at both terminals at Birmingham Airport. Staff will be available
     to help with any queries and the desks will be made recognisable with an IAAF World Indoor
     Championships Birmingham 2018 sign.

     Welcome desks will be in position from 26 February until 4 March.

     1.3 Public transport from airport and train station
     Birmingham Airport to Arena Birmingham
     Birmingham Airport is directly connected to Birmingham International Station by a free ‘Air-Rail
     Link’ system which takes two minutes to reach the station.

     From Birmingham International Station media are advised to take the Virgin Train to Birmingham
     New Street Station (10-15 minutes) or the Cross Country train service to Birmingham New Street
     Station (10-15 minutes).
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     1.4 ITEM & SERVICES LIST
     Item & Service at          Office                    Location                                    Item & Service at       Office                    Location
     Arena Birmingham                                                                                 Arena Birmingham
     Accommodation              Call +44(0)121 227 4663   Jodie.Payton@cseplc.com                     Lost and found          Media help desk           Press work room, level 2,
     assistance                                                                                                                                         Arena Birmingham
     Accreditation assistance   Media Accreditation       Main Accreditation Centre, Entrance ‘E’,    Media guide             Media help desk           Press work room, level 2,
                                help desk                 Boardwalk, Arena Birmingham                                                                   Arena Birmingham
     Adapters                   Media help desk           Press work room, level 2,                   Official merchandise    Merchandise store         Concourse level,
                                                          Arena Birmingham                                                                              Arena Birmingham
     ATM/Cash machines &        Cash machine              In front of entrance to block 6, level 1,   Parking                 mediaoperations@          South Car Park (Sheepcote St.),
     banking services                                     Arena Birmingham                                                    wicbirmingham2018.        Arena Birmingham
                                                                                                                              org.uk
     Camera loan and repair     Camera services           Photo work room, ground floor level,
                                                          Arena Birmingham                            Photo bibs              Photo briefing (1 March   Interview Zone, level 2,
                                                                                                                              2018) at 14:30            Arena Birmingham
     Championships              Event website             http://www.wicbirmingham2018.com/
     information                                                                                      Pharmacy                Pharmacies and            Boots, 2 Brindley Pl, B1 2HJ
                                                                                                                              general stores            (3-minute walk from Arena Birmingham)
     Coffee and tea             Media lounge              Press work room, level 2,
                                                          Arena Birmingham                            Media welcome bags      Media help desk           Press work room, level 2,
                                                                                                                                                        Arena Birmingham
     Computer repair            Computer repair shop      Staffordshire I.T,
     and assistance                                       27 Colmore Row, B3 2EW                      Results information     Media help desk           Press work room, level 2,
                                                          (17-minute walk from Arena Birmingham)                                                        Arena Birmingham
     Consolidated start lists   Media help desk           Press work room, level 2,                   Seiko                   +44 (0) 7900 136073       athletics@seiko.co.uk
                                                          Arena Birmingham
                                                                                                      Smoking areas           Designated smoking        Block 1 and Block 12.
     Exercise area              The Gym Broadway          Broadway, Ladywood Middleway, B16 8HA                               area
                                Birmingham                (13-minute walk from Arena Birmingham)
                                                                                                      Snacks                  Refreshment station       Media lounge, press work room,
                                PureGym                   Fiveways Entertainment Centre,                                                                level 2, Arena Birmingham
                                Birmingham city centre    Broad Street, B15 1DA
                                                                                                      Stationery items        Newsagents                Lloyds News,
                                                          (10-minute walk from Arena Birmingham)
                                                                                                                                                        87 Newhall St, B3 1LH
     First aid                  First Aid Stations        Between Block 1 and 2 at Concourse level,                                                     (10-minute walk from Arena Birmingham)
                                                          Arena Birmingham.
                                                                                                      Taxi                    Taxi rank                 Broad St, near the ICC
     Internet access            Media help desk           Press work room, level 2,                                                                     (2-minute walk from Arena Birmingham)
                                                          Arena Birmingham
                                                                                                      Technology support      Media help desk           Press work room, level 2,
     Internet terminals         Internet kiosks -         Press work room, level 2,                                                                     Arena Birmingham
                                press work room           Arena Birmingham
                                                                                                      Transport information   Media help desk           Press work room, level 2,
     Media information          Media help desk           Press work room, level 2,                                                                     Arena Birmingham &
                                                          Arena Birmingham                                                                              photo work room, Ground floor,
                                                                                                                                                        Arena Birmingham
     Lockers (press)            Media help desk           Press work room, level 2,
                                                          Arena Birmingham
     Lockers                    Photo help desk           Photo work room,
     (photographers)                                      ground floor level,
                                                          Arena Birmingham
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     2.	BIRMINGHAM AND THE IAAF WORLD                                                                             the venue hosts. The same venue also hosted the IAAF World Indoor Championships in 2003 and the
                                                                                                                   European Athletics Indoor Championships in 2007.
         INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS                                                                                      The city also annually stages the British Athletics Team Trials and the Muller Grand Prix
                                                                                                                   Birmingham, part of the IAAF’s Diamond League series. These two events take place at the
                                                                                                                   Alexander Stadium, a venue which will be completely redeveloped over the next few years, so that
     2.1 Introducing the IAAF World Indoor Championships                                                           it can host the athletics programme for the Commonwealth Games in 2022, an event awarded to
     Birmingham 2018                                                                                               Birmingham in December 2017.
     Since their modest beginnings in 1985 as the World Indoor Games, the IAAF World Indoor                        But although Birmingham is rightly proud of its links to the number one Olympic sport, the city is
     Championships (from 1987) have more than doubled in size to grow into the second largest of the               passionate about all sport. Other events hosted in recent years include the Aegon Classic tennis
     IAAF’s World Athletics Series events.                                                                         tournament, group games from the 2015 Rugby World Cup and several big fixtures as part of
                                                                                                                   cricket’s ICC Champions Trophy.
     Setting the stage were the IAAF World Indoor Games which attracted 319 athletes from 69 countries
     to Paris in January 1985. Conflicting with events on the popular North American indoor circuit, the           In fact, March is a big month for sport in Birmingham, as hot on the heels of the IAAF World Indoor
     competition was largely a European affair, but nonetheless illustrated the interest, potential and            Championships, Arena Birmingham will also host the Yonex All England Badminton Championships
     need of a truly global event. That reached fruition two years later when the inaugural edition of the         (14 to 18 March) and the 2018 Gymnastics World Cup (21 and 22 March).
     championships was staged at the Hoosier Dome in Indianapolis, USA, a three-day gathering of 402
     athletes from 84 countries that witnessed five new world indoor records. Heike Drechsler was the              And it’s not all about watching sports events in Birmingham. The city also stages a huge number of
     star of that edition, winning her specialty, the long jump, and blasting to a world indoor record in the      participation events. Its portfolio grew in 2017, with Velo Birmingham - which involved thousands
     200m. In all, the IAAF World Indoor Championships have been the setting for 38 world records                  of people cycling through the streets of the city in September - and the city’s first International
                                                                                                                   Marathon was held in October 2017.
     With the exception of back-to-back editions in 2003 and 2004, the event has been held biennially
     since, growing in stature and reach with almost every staging. No fewer than 171 countries sent
     teams to the 14th edition in Istanbul in 2012; 148 participated at the most recent edition, two years
                                                                                                                   2.3 Ruby the Red Panda – Official mascot for
     ago in Portland.                                                                                              the IAAF World Indoor Championships
                                                                                                                   Ruby is the official mascot of the IAAF World Indoor Championships Birmingham 2018. She takes her
     The 1989 edition in Budapest featured dramatic World record performances by Cuban Javier
                                                                                                                   name from the gemstone, to reflect her sparkling personality and as a nod to the city’s world-famous
     Sotomayor who cleared 2.43m in the high jump, Dutchwoman Elly van Hulst, who clocked 8:33.82 in
                                                                                                                   Jewellery Quarter.
     the 3000m, and Kenyan Paul Ereng, who clocked 1:44.84 in the 800m.
                                                                                                                   Ruby was unveiled at the Birmingham Wildlife
     There were more 800m heroics in Paris in 1997 where Wilson Kipketer of Denmark broke the World
                                                                                                                   Conservation Park, which is home to
     record in the event twice; first in the heats, with a 1:43.96 run, and again, two days later, in the final,
                                                                                                                   three red pandas; two adults, Mo and
     where he shattered it with a 1:42.67 performance.
                                                                                                                   Amba, and their daughter Mambo.
     The 800m also figures prominently on the women’s side of the competition. Maria Mutola of                     The park is a key part of European
     Mozambique won a staggering seven world titles over the distance in her nine appearances: the most            endangered species breeding
     individual titles by a woman. Sotomayor has been the most successful on the men’s side, with four             programme looking to protect this
     gold, one silver and one bronze in his six appearances.                                                       beautiful species from extinction.

     After a successful edition in 2003, Birmingham will host the event for the second time from 1-4               In 2005, one of the first red pandas to
     March 2018, a competition that will crown 28 new world indoor champions, 14 on both the men’s and             arrive in the Conservation Park, Babu,
     women’s programmes.                                                                                           famously went missing for four days
                                                                                                                   before being found and returned to
     2.2 Birmingham city of sport                                                                                  his enclosure. He was later named
                                                                                                                   ‘Brummie of the Year’.
     Birmingham is frequently described as the home of athletics in the UK, having hosted more athletics
     events than any other British city.

     The venue for the IAAF World Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, has staged indoor athletics
     for more than 25 years, with the Indoor Grand Prix proving to be one of the most popular sports event
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     3. ACCREDITATION                                                                                        4. ACCOMMODATION
     The Main Accreditation Centre (MAC) is located on the Boardwalk Arena Birmingham next to
     Entrance ‘E’. From the MAC, the media entrance (Entrance ‘A’) is two minutes walking on level 1.        4.1 Official hotels
                                                                                                             There are three official media hotels for the IAAF World Indoor Championships.
     WIC 2018 Room Allocation – Main Accreditation Centre
                                                                                                             Holiday Inn Express ***
                                                                                                              19 Holliday Street, Birmingham B1 1HH  +44 (0) 121 5161 990
                                                                                                              https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/gb/en/birmingham/bhxcc/hoteldetail
                                                                                                              team@hiebirminghamcity.com
                                                                                                             Nearest station: Birmingham New Street
                                                                                                             Journey time to Arena Birmingham = 10 minutes walking
                                                                                                             Taxi/car journey time to Arena Birmingham: 5-7 minutes (traffic dependent).
                                                                                                             Costs will vary but will be approximately £7.00.

                                                                                                             Novotel Broad Street ****
                                                                                                              70 Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2HT  +44 (0) 121 6199 002
                                                                                                              http://www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-1077-novotel-birmingham-centre/index.shtml
                                                                                                              H1077@accor.com
                                                                                                             Nearest station: Birmingham New Street
                                                                                                             Journey time to Arena Birmingham = 5 minutes walking
                                                                                                             Taxi/car journey time to Arena Birmingham: 3 minutes (traffic dependent).
                                                                                                             Costs will vary but will be approximately £7.00.

                                                                                                             Hampton by Hilton *** (extra hotel added due to high demand)
                                                                                                              200 Broad Street, Birmingham B15 1SU  +44 (0) 121 329 7450
                                                                                                              	http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom
                                                                                                                 /hampton-by-hilton-birmingham-broad-street-BHXBSHX/index.html
     Opening times for the Main Accreditation Centre will be as follows:                                      info@hbhbroadstreet.com
          Friday, 23 Feb             09:00 - 18:00            Wednesday, 28 Feb          09:00 - 22:00       Nearest station: Birmingham New Street
                                                                                                             Journey time to Arena Birmingham = 5 minutes walking
         Saturday, 24 Feb            09:00 - 18:00             Thursday, 1 Mar           09:00 - 22:00       Taxi/car journey time to Arena Birmingham: 5 minutes (traffic dependent).
         Sunday, 25 Feb              09:00 - 18:00               Friday, 2 Mar           09:00 - 22:00       Costs will vary but will be approximately £7.00.

         Monday, 26 Feb              08:00 - 20:00             Saturday, 3 Mar           09:00 - 22:00
         Tuesday, 27 Feb             09:00 - 22:00              Sunday, 4 Mar            09:00 - 18:00

     There will be no accreditation facilities at the airport or the media hotels.

     Media picking up their accreditation at the MAC will need to show their confirmation letter with the
     ID or passport used in the accreditation process.

     Any accreditation issues or lost/stolen cards should be reported to the resolution centre, located in
     the MAC.
Media Centre help desk:  +44 (0) 3333 445 790
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                                                                                                                5. VENUE
                                                                                                                5.1 Arena Birmingham
                                                                                                                 King Edwards Rd, Birmingham, B1 2AA

                                                                                                                Opening times:
                                                                                                                   Monday 26 Feb         14:00 - 20:00             Friday 2 Mar                      08:00 - 01:00
                                                                                                                   Tuesday 27 Feb        10:00 - 20:00            Saturday 3 Mar                     08:00 - 00:00
                                                                                                                  Wednesday 28 Feb       10:00 - 22:00             Sunday 4 Mar                      10:00 - 21:00
                                                                                                                   Thursday 1 Mar        09:00 - 00:00

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ZONE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Rooms

     4.2 Media hotel transport
     There will be no transfer services between official accommodation and Arena Birmingham as the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       RWP

     official hotels are within walking distance of the competition venue.                                                                                                                                       RWPHL

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     MEDIA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Quartz
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     CENTRE
     A transfer service is available from and to Birmingham Airport, for media staying at the official hotels
     (for more information see 1.1).
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                                                                                                                                                                            LIFT ACCESS FROM
                                                                                                                                                                            ENTRANCE ‘A’                                               STAIRS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ACCESS FROM
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Quartz and Vista Rooms
Media Centre help desk:  +44 (0) 3333 445 790
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     5.1.2 How to get there                                                                                  Media tribune
     Arena Birmingham is located within walking distance of Birmingham city centre.                          The media tribune (commentary and press positions) is located in blocks 8, 9 and 10 in Arena
                                                                                                             Birmingham at level 1. It has 200 tabled positions for press and 35 non-tabled seats available to
     Details on walking times to Arena Birmingham from the city’s landmarks are below:                       accredited media. The tabled tribunes will have internet connectivity (both wired and wireless),
     nn Birmingham New Street Station – 16 minute walk                                                       power, shared TV screens and CIS terminals, with a clear view of the track and video board. Non-
                                                                                                             tabled seats will have wireless internet connectivity and a clear view of the track and video board.
     nn Birmingham Moor Street Station – 20 minute walk
                                                                                                             Non-rights holders have access to non-tabled seats on the media tribune. There are lockers
     nn Birmingham Snow Hill Station – 18 minute walk                                                        available in the photo work room for non-rights holders to use as non-rights holders representatives
                                                                                                             will not be allowed to film the field of play during competition.
     nn Bullring shopping centre – 20 minute walk
                                                                                                             Members of the Media Operations team will be available in the tribune, should you require any
     The closest bus stop to Arena Birmingham is ‘International Convention Centre’ (5 minute walk) which     further assistance.
     is served by buses number 22/ 23/ 24/ 29. The bus journey from the city centre to ‘International
                                                                                                             The media tribune is very easily accessed from the Quartz Lounge (media centre). It is located down
     Convention Centre’ is about 15 minutes.
                                                                                                             the stairs and across the concourse. A lift is also available, if required.
     Parking
                                                                                                             The majority of positions in the tabled tribune will be allocated to media organisations by the IAAF.
     There is a limited amount of media parking in the South Car Park (Sheepcote St.) at Arena               Please refer to the seating plans in the media centre or ask a member of the Media Operations team
     Birmingham, however this must be requested in advance. If you’d like to make a request, please          to show you to your seat.
     email us with your vehicle registration number at mediaoperations@wicbirmingham2018.org.uk.
     Please note that parking is allocated on priority basis, with preference given to photographers and     Mixed Zone
     those with accessibility needs.                                                                         The Mixed Zone provides an opportunity for media to interview athletes immediately after
                                                                                                             competition.
     5.1.3 Media facilities at Arena Birmingham                                                              The Mixed Zone is split into five main sections and follows a pre-determined priority order:
     Media centre
                                                                                                             1. Rights holders TV and radio broadcasters who have pre-booked positions
     The media centre at Arena Birmingham is located in the Quartz Lounge on level 2 and is easily
     accessible via the stairs or lift from Entrance ‘A’ – level 1.                                          2. ENG crews

     The media centre has the following services and facilities:                                             3. Written press

     nn More than 150 work desks available on a first-come, first-served basis                               4. Non-rights holders

     nn Power, wired and wireless internet connectivity                                                      5. Coaches section

     nn TV screens showing the dedicated in-venue feed                                                       All athletes will pass through the Mixed Zone on completion of every event. Media may also approach
     nn CIS terminals for live timing and scoring                                                            coaches for interviews in their designated section, if required.

     nn Internet kiosks and a dedicated printer                                                              Accredited websites (Pi category), who have obtained permission from AMS, will be able to record
                                                                                                             audio and video in the press Mixed Zone and in the press-conference room.
     nn Limited press lockers available on a first-come, first-served basis
                                                                                                             Non-rights holders wishing to conduct interviews in the Mixed Zone will have to submit a request on
     nn Printed, collated start lists for each session                                                       site at the help desk.
     nn Refreshment station offering free tea, coffee, water and light snacks                                Note that if athletes have not completed the Mixed Zone and are required to attend a medal
                                                                                                             ceremony, the Media Operations team will help in making sure the medallists get to their ceremony
     In addition, there is a help desk managed by Media Operations staff. The team is there to assist you,   on time and return to finish interviews in the Mixed Zone.
     so please ask them if you have any questions.
                                                                                                             For the IAAF World Indoor Championships, the Mixed Zone is located at ground floor level and can be
     An additional work room is available for photographers at ground floor level (see separate photo        accessed via stairs located opposite the media tribune entrance on the concourse (block 9).
     work room section).
Media Centre help desk:  +44 (0) 3333 445 790
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     Interview Zone                                                                                          Also see Seiko’s website https://www.seiko.co.jp/en/branding/system/ . Alternatively, you can visit
                                                                                                             the Seiko booth at concourse level. Seiko staff on site will be available for interviews for written and
     Formal media conferences will not be held after each medal event, rather an Interview Zone will be
                                                                                                             broadcast media.
     available for any media wishing to do extended interviews after the Mixed Zone. The Interview Zone
     will be a more relaxed area where interviews can be held, either in a group or one-to-one situation.
                                                                                                             Working around Arena Birmingham
     The Interview Zone is located on level 2 at Arena Birmingham, at the back of the media centre.
                                                                                                             Media representatives can film from positions on the canal towpaths and from the Brindleyplace side
     Media Operations staff will manage requests and escort athletes to the Interview Zone if required.      of the canal (across the bridge to the Sealife Centre) using Arena Birmingham as a backdrop.
     Media can make requests to interview an athlete before, during or immediately after competition in
                                                                                                             Canal towpaths
     any of the following locations:
                                                                                                             No documentation is required in advance to film from the canal towpaths, but it is advised to inform
     nn Tribune                                                                                              Canal & River Trust beforehand.
     nn Media centre                                                                                         Stephen Hardy: Communications Manager – Canal & River Trust
     nn Mixed Zone                                                                                            +44 (0) 1636 675703  +44 (0) 7920 077190  stephen.Hardy@canalrivertrust.org.uk

     nn Interview Zone                                                                                       Brindleyplace
                                                                                                             If you wish to film from Brindleyplace, do this please contact GVA Grimley in advance, or you could be
     Media Operations staff will be available in all above locations to collect requests.                    asked to stop filming by the security team. It is suggested that you make contact prior to the start of
                                                                                                             the Championships, so that you can be granted the necessary approvals in advance. You will be asked
     Non-rights holders will be permitted to film/record in both the Mixed Zone and Interview Zone. They     to provide details of your PLI (public liability insurance), risk assessments and a list of equipment
     will be required to wear an armband during this time, to allow for easy identification. Armbands will   that you plan to use.
     be distributed to non-rights holders by the Media Operations team in the IAAF office.
                                                                                                             Nathan Sanghera: Marketing & Events Executive – GVA
     Wireless internet connection will be available in the Interview Zone.                                    +44 (0) 121 609 8056  +44 (0) 7984 176 257  nathan.sanghera@gva.co.uk
     Media catering
     Free refreshments (tea, coffee, water) and snacks will be available in the media lounge in the press    5.2 Training venue – Alexander Stadium
     work room and in the photo work room at Arena Birmingham from 26 February to 4 March.                    EIS, High Performance Centre,
                                                                                                                                             Alexander Stadium, Perry Barr, Walsall Rd, Birmingham, B42 2LR
                                                                                                                        
     A choice of hot and cold food and beverages will be available for the media to purchase on
     competition days in the media lounge in the press work room at the following times:

     1 to 4 March	Lunch 14:00 – 16:00
                   Dinner 17:00 – 19:00 (except Sunday 4 March 18:00 – 20:30)

     Medical services
     During competition days, first aid stations are located on the concourse at Arena Birmingham. They
     are between Blocks 1 and 2.

     Seiko
     The official timing company for the IAAF World Indoor Championships Birmingham 2018 is Seiko,
     who have been a partner of the IAAF for more than 30 years and will be timing and measuring
     all disciplines with state-of-the-art electronic systems to ensure accuracy, reliability, speed and
     precision of all data. Races on the track will benefit from newly-enhanced photo-finish and starting
     systems. Spectators will be able to view results on the Seiko video boards and a combination of VDM
     and EDM will be used for field events.

     If media representatives need further information on the technology used, please contact Seiko on
     +44 (0) 7900 136073 or athletics@seiko.co.uk                                                                                                                                                      
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                                                                                                                        
Media Centre help desk:  +44 (0) 3333 445 790
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     5.2.1 How to get there                                                                                 6. PHOTOGRAPHERS
     From Arena Birmingham (15 minutes driving)
     It takes approximately 15 minutes (depending on traffic) to drive to Alexander Stadium from
                                                                                                            Agreement form
     Arena Birmingham.
                                                                                                            Each photographer must sign an agreement form in order to receive accreditation.
     Public transport is also available and this takes about 45 minutes via bus (a change is required).

     Buses numbered 80/ 80A/ 98/ X64 can take you to Old Square. From Old Square buses numbered 51/         Bags and unattended baggage
     52/ X51 take you to ‘Perry Avenue’, which is a five-minute walk to Alexander Stadium.                  Space is at a premium at indoor athletics meetings. Please do not take up valuable space in photo
                                                                                                            positions at Arena Birmingham with large bags and wheeled cases. There are dedicated photo
     From Birmingham city centre (15 minutes driving)                                                       lockers for you to use. Please see the team at the photo work room help desk if you wish to use a
     Driving from Birmingham New Street station to Alexander Stadium takes approximately 15 minutes         locker. Note that items left unattended are liable to be removed by security.
     (depending on traffic).

     With public transport, it takes about 15 minutes to get to the training venue from the city centre.    Briefing
     From Birmingham New Street Station, you can easily walk to the bus stop at Lower Bull Street           A briefing for all photographers will be held on Thursday 1 March at 14:30 at Arena Birmingham in
     (Stop BS4) and take the express bus x51 to Alexander Stadium - Perry Avenue. From Perry Avenue,        the Interview Zone, level 2.
     Alexander Stadium is a five-minute walk away.
                                                                                                            This is where you will be issued with your photo bib, find out about the photo positions, guidelines for
     Parking at Alexander Stadium                                                                           working at the IAAF World Indoor Championships, and have the opportunity to ask questions directly
                                                                                                            of the Photo Manager.
     There is a limited amount of media parking outside the High Performance Centre at Alexander
     Stadium, for media wishing to cover training sessions. However, this must be requested in              This briefing is compulsory, and for your benefit, so please make every effort to attend.
     advance. If you’d like to make a request, please email us with your vehicle registration number at
     mediaoperations@wicbirmingham2018.org.uk                                                               Camera loan and repair
                                                                                                            There will be a professional support service to accredited photographers, including camera cleaning,
     5.2.2 Open training sessions                                                                           repair, and a camera and lens loan service.
     Training at the High Performance Centre, Alexander Stadium
                                                                                                            The camera loan and repair team will be based in the photo work room during the following hours:
     Training sessions at the High Performance Centre, Alexander Stadium will be open to the
     media as follows:
                                                                                                             Thursday, 1 March         16:00 – 22:00
     Tuesday, 27 February to Saturday, 3 March: 9:00 – 17:00
     Sunday, 4 March: 10:00 – 14:00                                                                          Friday, 2 March           9:00 – 14:00 / 16:00 – 22:00

     During open training sessions a Mixed Zone will be available to the media wishing to conduct            Saturday, 3 March         9:00 – 14:00 / 16:00 – 22:00
     interviews with athletes by the athlete entrance/exit to the venue. Signage will be in place to help    Sunday, 4 March           14:00 – 18:30
     media identify their dedicated area.

     Please note that food and drinks are not allowed in the training venue.                                Catering
                                                                                                            Free refreshments (tea, coffee, water) and snacks will be available in the photo work room.
     Training at Arena Birmingham
     A limited amount of athlete training sessions will be conducted at Arena Birmingham and will be        A choice of hot and cold food and beverages will be available for the media to purchase on
     open to the media as follows:                                                                          competition days in the media lounge in the press work room (for timings, see 5.1.3).
     Wednesday 28 February: 13:00 – 17:00
     Thursday 1 March: 9:00 – 11:00                                                                         Dress code
                                                                                                            Photographers and technicians working around the field of play are often in sight of spectators
     5.3 Team hotels                                                                                        and the broadcast cameras and, as such, must maintain a respectable standard of appearance.
     A map showing the location of the official hotels is available in this guide as appendix 10.2.         Shoulders must be covered, only smart/tailored shorts are permitted, and no open-toed shoes or
                                                                                                            sandals are allowed. In addition, photographers should not display overtly conspicuous branding or
                                                                                                            any political slogans or messages on clothing or equipment.
Media Centre help desk:  +44 (0) 3333 445 790
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     Flashguns / strobes                                                                                       Photo bibs
     The use of flashguns and strobes is strictly prohibited during any competition session.                   Photographers will be able to collect their photo bib at the photographers’ briefing on 1 March. A
                                                                                                               £20 / €20 deposit or an Identity Card is required for the bib, refundable on return at the end of the
     Internet access                                                                                           Championships. Photographers will be asked to sign a code of conduct prior to collecting their bib.
     See separate Technology section on page 32.                                                               The bib allows access to photo positions and must be worn at all times when working at Arena
                                                                                                               Birmingham. All bibs are the property of the IAAF and must be returned.
     Interview Zone                                                                                            Outfield photographers will be issued with a yellow bib that is uniquely numbered and non-
     Photographers have access to the Interview Zone. However, it is important to work in cooperation          transferable.
     with written press or broadcasters.
                                                                                                               To access infield positions, you will need your request for infield access approved by the IAAF Photo
                                                                                                               Commissioner. Infield photographers must switch their yellow bib for a black infield bib. This will be
     Lockers
                                                                                                               facilitated by the IAAF Photo Commissioner.
     Bespoke lockers for photographers are available at Arena Birmingham in the photo work room on a
     first-come, first-served basis. Please ask at the help desk in the photo work room if you would like to   Lost and stolen bibs must be reported to the Media Operations team as soon as possible; losing or
     use a locker.                                                                                             not returning your bib will forfeit your deposit.

     Medal ceremonies                                                                                          Remote cameras and releases
     On Thursday, 1 March medal ceremonies will be held on the field of play at the 60m start area.            The use of remote cameras is welcomed but installation is subject to approval by the Photo Manager
     Photographers wishing to shoot the ceremonies and who are not already infield for the high jump           and IAAF Photo Commissioner (for infield). Installations must take place no later than one and a half
     competition, will need to gather at the end of the photo work room. The Photo Management team             hours prior to the start of the competition session.
     will then proceed to bring photographers onto the infield as a group. Please make sure you ask a
                                                                                                               Note that the radio frequencies of the pocket wizard devices must meet UK requirements and not
     member of staff at the photo work room help desk if you wish to shoot medal ceremonies on that day.
                                                                                                               interfere with other equipment used by the LOC or the Rights holders during competition. Please see
     From Friday 2 March onwards, medal ceremonies will be held on a balcony in front of the big screen        Spectrum section for details.
     at Arena Birmingham. Photographers interested in shooting medal ceremonies will need to use the
     stairs to access the balcony and be in place on the right-hand side of the balcony a maximum of five      Spectator seats
     minutes before the start of the ceremony.                                                                 Photographers may work from empty spectator seats at Arena Birmingham. However, when the
     In the case of consecutive ceremonies, photographers will need to remain in place until the               ticket holder arrives, the seat must be relinquished immediately. While working in empty seats, you
     conclusion of the last ceremony.                                                                          must take instruction from any member of the Media Operations or Stadium staff and not cause
                                                                                                               disturbance to spectators.
     Mi-Fi devices
     Mi-Fi and any other personal hotspot devices capable of transmitting wireless signals interfere with
                                                                                                               Spectrum
     the main Wi-Fi provision so must not be used anywhere inside Arena Birmingham.                            Photographers may use remote shutter devices such as Pocket Wizards as long as they meet CE
                                                                                                               regulations and operate within the UK permitted frequency ranges of 433.05 to 434.79 MHz, 863 to
     Please also make sure you are not tethering your connection via your phone.                               876 MHz, 915 to 921 MHz and 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz.

     Opening                                                                                                   Please note that you must present remote shutter devices for testing and tagging prior to use. This
                                                                                                               can be done, free of charge, in the photo work room. Time slots for test and tag will be advertised
     The opening for the IAAF World Indoor Championships Birmingham 2018 will take place at Arena              in the photo work room each day. If you do not undertake the test and tag process, you will not be
     Birmingham from 18:00 on Thursday, 1 March. The opening event will feature protocol elements              permitted to use your device.
     including speeches by key personalities related to the Championships.
                                                                                                               Although devices in the 2.4 GHz range are permitted, we strongly advise against the use of these.
     More details on the ceremony will be provided to press and photographers closer to the event.             This frequency range is likely to become swamped by other radio devices such as Wi-Fi access points
                                                                                                               and mobile phones and the risk of poor performance due to radio interference is high. Note that 5
                                                                                                               GHz devices are not permitted.
Media Centre help desk:  +44 (0) 3333 445 790
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     Stepladders                                                                                             Please note that, except for international agencies, it is not possible to reserve a seat in the photo
                                                                                                             work room. Stickers and signs on desks meant to reserve a position will be removed overnight by the
     These are not to be used within Arena Birmingham.
                                                                                                             photo team or cleaning staff.

     Training venue                                                                                          The location of the photo work room is below:
     The training venue for the IAAF World Indoor Championships Birmingham 2018 is the High
     Performance Centre at Alexander Stadium (for more information on how to get there see 5.2).

     Photographers wishing to photograph training sessions at the High Performance Centre will be
     requested to wear their bib and Championships accreditation and respect the space delimitations in
     the venue as indicated by the staff on site.

     If you plan to shoot at the training venue before the photo briefing on Thursday, 1 March, please
     know that you will first need to collect your bib and sign a declaration at Arena Birmingham.
     Photographers not wearing their bib will not be able to access the training venue.

     Tripods
     Tripods are not permitted inside the venue; however, monopods are allowed.

     Photo positions
     Photo positions are located at various points around the track: including the concourse area in the
     arena bowl, in reserved seats in the stands, on the head-on positions (60m sprint and oval track) and
     on the infield. All positions will be explained at the Photo Briefing.

     Some photographers will also be permitted to install remote cameras in pre-agreed locations, under
     the guidance of the IAAF Photo Commissioner and LOC Photo Manager.

     International agencies only will be allowed to install remote cameras on the catwalk.

     Access to the infield will be determined by the IAAF Photo Commissioner in agreement with the IAAF
     Press Delegate.

     Photo work room
     The photo work room is on the ground floor level, at the back of the Mixed Zone and will have desks
     for approximately 75 photographers, on a first-come, first-served basis. Access to the photo work
     room is from the staircase at concourse level between Blocks 6 and 7.

     The photo work room has the following services and facilities:

     nn Power, wired and wireless internet connectivity

     nn TV screens showing the dedicated in-venue feed

     nn CIS terminals for live timing and scoring

     nn Photo lockers available on a first-come, first-served basis

     nn Printed, collated start lists for each session
Media Centre help desk:  +44 (0) 3333 445 790
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     7. TECHNOLOGY                                                                                          Technical support
                                                                                                            Members of the technical support team are located in the media centre and media tribune, so please
     A combination of wired and wireless internet connectivity is provided in all media areas as follows:   ask if you require any assistance.

                                                                                                            Please note that it is your responsibility to protect your computer-based equipment and information
      Area                                 Cabled        Cabled       Wi-Fi        Wi-Fi        Power       from unintended or unauthorised access, change, theft or destruction. Taking some simple actions
                                           internet      internet     10mbps       20mbps                   and practising safe behaviours will reduce the risk of online threats. For example:
                                           10mbps        20mbps
                                                                                                            nn Download software and app updates as soon as they appear. They contain vital security upgrades
      Media centre – press work room                                                                        that keep your devices and business information safe.
      Media centre – photo work room                                                                     nn Use strong passwords made up of at least three random words. Using lower and upper case
                                                                                                               letters, numbers and symbols will make your passwords even stronger.
      Press tribune                                                                               
      Photo positions –                                                                                     nn Delete suspicious emails, as they may contain fraudulent requests for information or links to
                                                                                                             viruses.
      60m sprint head-on
      Photo positions –                                                                                     nn Ensure anti-virus software is up to date. Your computers, tablets and smartphones can easily
                                                                                                  
      oval track head-on                                                                                       become infected by small pieces of software known as viruses or malware. Install internet
                                                                                                               security software like anti-virus protection on all your devices to help prevent infection.
      Photo positions – infield                                                       
      Photo positions – pole vault                                                                          For further simple tips on how to protect yourself, go to https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/
      Photo positions –                                                                                     cyber-security
      horizontal jumps
      Mixed Zone                                                          
                                                                                                            Power
                                                                                                            Standard mains power in the UK is supplied at 230 volts AC @ 50 Hertz. To connect to the main power
      Interview Zone                                                                                       supply, you need a three-pin plug (pictured).

     To connect to the network:
     Wi-Fi internet
     You can connect to the IAAF World Indoor Championships media Wi-Fi network in all media spaces at
     Arena Birmingham. The password is available in the media centre and photo work room.

     Cabled internet
     To use the cabled connection, simply plug in the cable provided and open your browser. No password
     is required.
                                                                                                            Adapters are available on loan at the media centre help desk in the venue or you can purchase them
     Access to cabled internet is via a standard RJ-45 socket. Please bring any USB-Ethernet adapters       at most newsagents, pharmacies, supermarkets and department stores.
     you may need. If you find you require an adapter, you can purchase them for £10 each from the media
     centre help desk.

     Mi-Fi devices
     Mi-Fi and any other personal hotspot devices capable of transmitting wireless signals interfere with
     the main Wi-Fi provision so must not be used anywhere at Arena Birmingham.

     Please also make sure you are not tethering your connection via your phone.
Media Centre help desk:  +44 (0) 3333 445 790
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                                                                                                                                                              mediaoperations@wicbirmingham2018.org.uk

     8. NEWS & INFORMATION                                                                                  9. GENERAL INFORMATION
     News and information will be available to the media as follows:
                                                                                                            9.1 The United Kingdom
     CIS Terminals                                                                                          Location: The United Kingdom is situated in the northwest corner of Europe and shares only one
                                                                                                            border, with the Republic of Ireland. Located between the North Atlantic and the North Sea, the UK is
     nn Results                         nn Start lists
                                                                                                            only 35km from the coast of France. The two countries are separated by the English Channel.
     nn Statistics                      nn World lists
                                                                                                            Area: 243,610 sq km
     nn Flash quotes                    nn Medal tables
                                                                                                            Government: The UK is a monarchy. Queen Elizabeth II has been the reigning Sovereign since 1952.
     nn Entry lists
                                                                                                            Population: 65,110,000 (2015)

     IAAF Website                                                                                           Climate: The UK has a temperate climate. The temperature varies with the seasons. The average
                                                                                                            daily temperature in Birmingham in March is 7°C, with an average high of 10°C and an average low
     https://www.iaaf.org/competitions/iaaf-world-indoor-championships
                                                                                                            of 3°C.
     nn Event-by-event previews        nn Live radio                  nn Daily summaries
                                                                                                            The prevailing winds come off the Atlantic Ocean in the south west and can bring frequent spells of
     nn Event-by-event reports         nn Facts and figures           nn Daily previews                     mild and wet weather.
     nn Entry lists                    nn Past results                nn Daily accumulated results          Language: The official language is English, but more than 100 languages are currently spoken
     nn Start lists                    nn World lists                 nn Athlete features                   across the UK.

     nn Live results                   nn Medal tables                nn Media gallery                      Capital: London

     nn Live blog                                                                                           Local time: During the period of the IAAF World Indoor Championships the UK is on GMT time.

                                                                                                            Driving: Traffic drives on the left side of the road, in right-hand-drive cars. Seatbelts are required
      IAAF World Athletics Club
                                                                                                            by law to be worn by everyone travelling in a car or van at all times. It is prohibited by law to use any
      Instagram @iaaf_athletics                                                                            handheld mobile device in any way when driving. Drinking and driving is a serious offence and the
                                                                                                            limit is 80 milligrams per 100ml of blood. All traffic laws are strictly enforced.
      Twitter @iaaforg
                                                                                                            Landline numbers: Telephone numbers that begin with 01, 02 and 03 are landline numbers.
      LOC – http://www.wicbirmingham2018.com/
                                                                                                            Mobile numbers: Telephone numbers that begin with 07 are mobile numbers.
     Print Service                                                                                          Telephone country code: +44
     Printed copies of the following items will be available in the media centre:
                                                                                                            International calls: To dial either a landline or a mobile number from an international phone, dial
     nn Biographical entry lists                 nn Selected statistics                                     the UK country code (+44) then drop the first zero (0) of the number. For example: 020 8765 4321
                                                                                                            becomes +44 20 8765 4321 (if landline) and 07987 654 321 becomes +44 7987 654 321 (if mobile).
     nn Collated start lists for each session    nn Updated results
     nn Selected athlete biographies                                                                        Mobile phone networks: The UK uses the GSM 900 network, which covers Europe, Australia and New
                                                                                                            Zealand. This is not compatible with the North American GSM 1900 or the non-GSM system that is
                                                                                                            in use in Japan (though many North Americans have GSM 1900/900 phones that do work in the UK).
     Email Service                                                                                          If you have a GSM phone, check with your service provider if it can be used in the UK, and beware of
     Flash quotes will be made available via email to all accredited media. You will receive these emails   calls being routed internationally. It may be more convenient to buy a local SIM card topped up with
     automatically to the email address supplied when you applied for accreditation. If you wish to         your preferred value (normally a minimum of £5.00).
     unsubscribe from this service, please email news@wicbirmingham2018.org.uk.

     Final results will be emailed to all accredited media after the Championships has finished.
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     Currency: British Pound Sterling (£)                                                                     Buses
     The approximate exchange rate: 0.74 GBP to 1 USD and 0.89 GBP to 1 EUR                                   Buses are the easiest way to move around Birmingham. Buses with an ‘x’ next to their number are
                                                                                                              express buses and take a shorter time to move around the city compared to regular buses as they
     Coins: 1 pence (p); 2p; 5p; 10p; 20p; 50p; £1; £2                                                        skip some stops.

                                                                                                              For bus timetables, you can consult https://journeyplanner.networkwestmidlands.com/Timetables

                                                                                                              Bus fares vary with the distance covered to a maximum of £2.40 for a single journey. Travelling for
                                                                                                              short distances in the city centre costs £1.50.

     New £1 coin was introduced in 2017. Please note that                                                     You can also purchase daily tickets for £4.60 (£4.00 after 9:30 and all day at weekends).
     establishments no longer accept the previous £1 coin:
                                                                                                              Please note that buses do not accept payment via contactless credit or debit cards, but only cash or
                                                                                                              Swift Card. Make sure you bring exact cash on the bus, as it could happen that bus drivers do not
                                                                                                              have exact change and you could end up paying more for your journey.

                                                                                                              Trains
                                                                                                              Birmingham is connected to the rest of the United Kingdom with an efficient national rail system.
     Notes: £5; £10; £20; £50
     New £5 banknote introduced in 2016:             New £10 banknote introduced in 2017:                     The main stations are:

                                                                                                              nn Birmingham New Street (Victoria Square Exit for Arena Birmingham)

                                                                                                              nn Birmingham Moor Street

                                                                                                              nn Birmingham Snow Hill

                                                                                                              All stations are served with national services. If you are travelling to Birmingham from within the UK,
                                                                                                              tickets for trains can be purchased online at discounted fares when buying in advance.
     Credit Cards: Master Card, Maestro, VISA, American Express and Diners Club are all                       You can purchase train tickets at https://www.virgintrains.co.uk/ or https://www.thetrainline.com
     accepted in the UK.
                                                                                                              Trams (Midland Metro)
     NB: American Express and Diners Club may not be accepted in some establishments.
                                                                                                              The Midland Metro tram services connect Birmingham to the Jewellery Quarter, West Bromwich,
                                                                                                              Wednesbury, Bilston and Wolverhampton.
     9.2 Birmingham
                                                                                                              Tram stops in Birmingham city centre are at Birmingham New Street Station and Snow Hill Station.
     Birmingham is the regional capital of the West Midlands and is the UK’s second largest city. It’s also
     a popular tourist destination, with 39 million people choosing to come to Birmingham last year.          Fare for a single journey is £2.70 for an adult ticket (£2.60 with Swift Card), with fares increasing with
                                                                                                              the distance covered up to £4.20.
     With one of the youngest populations in Europe, fuelled by the city’s five universities, Birmingham is
     a dynamic, creative city which is constantly evolving.                                                   If you are travelling within the city centre, you can save money with Birmingham’s City Hop fare,
                                                                                                              which is valid between the Jewellery Quarter and Grand Central in Birmingham city centre (and back
     The diversity of the city’s residents brings a rich cultural mix to Birmingham and this diversity is
                                                                                                              again). A one-way trip is £1.00.
     something that the city is very proud of.
                                                                                                              Trams accept payments in cash, contactless credit or debit cards, and Swift Card.
     Public transport in Birmingham
                                                                                                              You can find more information, including service timetable, at http://nxbus.co.uk/the-metro/
     Birmingham is well served by public transport, thanks to a network comprising trains,
     trams and buses.

     A map of Birmingham public transport network is available as appendix 10.3 of this guide.
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